Nicole Cruz Rosa
Sr. Product Management Specialist
Aguadilla,PR
Summary
Senior Product Management Specialist professional with 11 years experience in the aerospace industry.
to grow in a pricing analyst role at a prime contractor and contribute to the protection and growth of market share while exceeding proposal milestones and metrics. Clear understanding of FAR12 proposal development, pricing strategies and models. Strong problem-solving, financial analysis, organizational, and communication abilities. Proficient in MS Excel, ProPricer, SAP, computing cost estimates for time and materials for small and large-scale proposals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Product Management Specialist
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
10.2023 - Current
- Led the successful completion of the IPDS Phase A exit for APU and EP programs in alignment with AP-1235, ensuring process compliance and cross-functional coordination.
- Effectively managed obsolescence cases with a 4-day average turnaround, ensuring timely mitigation of supply risks.
- Served as the primary point of contact for Power Systems capital requests and acted as the VPGM delegate for approvals in the Capital Planning System.
- Provided support to the business, including generating reports on past-due part numbers, sales history, order blocks, Line of Balance (LOB), and cost analysis to drive informed decisions.
- Create and manage daily reports in Excel using a variety of functions and tools, including formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, developer form controls and data validation.
- Monitored Power Systems NPI programs revenue and performance. Currently exceeding AOP by $77.1M.
- Optimized product pricing strategy through data-driven decision-making, improving profitability.
- Supported RMU campaigns by developing and maintaining revenue forecasts aligned with business objectives.
- Created and updated Offering Applications and Key Codes in Accolade to support product lifecycle and portfolio management.
- Active member of the E&PS Engagers team, leading 2024 Voice of the Employees initiatives focused on facility improvements and employee engagement activities.
- Active member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and supporter of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) activities, including outreach and engagement with university programs and student chapters.
Senior Pricing Analyst
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Completed more than 300 proposals with a total value greater than $1billion.
- Exceeded monthly proposal turnaround time and submittal time, achieving 100% on-time submittals to customers.
- Developed prices in accordance with business objectives and marketing strategies.
- Experience with BOE, AET, rates, burdens, gross margins, fees, billing milestones and cash flows across a variety of programs and product portfolios.
- Well-versed with US and Canadian governmental fair and reasonable pricing policies (eg., FAR 12).
- Created proposal packages for multiple sites and presented financials to all levels of the organization.
- Assist daily meetings to discuss prices, action items, RFQ/RFI activities and estimated completion dates in a fast-paced environment.
- Led training and development efforts to capacitate co-workers to support multiple national and international facilities.
- Coordinator for team building activities to foster effective communication, synergy, engagement, and morale across the organization.
- Participated in the intern interview process and served as a mentor to pricing interns, fostering professional growth and team engagement.
Defense & Space Pricing Analyst II
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) aftermarket pricing packages.
- Communicated pricing decisions verbally and in written form to business and sales teams.
- Worked directly with repair shops to quote a variety of products.
- Created multiple price analyses (eg., over and above analysis & time and material analysis).
- Supported the development of commercial and military catalog prices across product portfolios.
- Provided pricing process training to the aftermarket team.
Defense & Space Buyer I
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Arranged for deliveries and distribution of parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
- Maintained inventories of materials necessary to meet production demands.
- Prepared and submitted compliance packages for parts categorized as FAR12 & FAR15.
- Complied with all government regulation requirements on FAR12 & FAR15 purchase orders.
- Discussed open order reports with suppliers.
- Negotiated prices and lead times with suppliers.
Marketing and Product Management Intern
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Prepared market research reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating findings into written text.
- Searched for information to help Honeywell determine their position in the marketplace.
- Analyzed competitive market through research and analysis of related product and market.
- Developed product value propositions for use by sales and marketing communications.
- Led product activity through Product Action Committees.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 01.2021 - 05.2021
BBA - Business Administration
University of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 01.2015 - 05.2015
Skills
SAP
Accolade
Salesforce
Pro-Pricer
Tableau
CT Launch Pad
Pricing Strategy
Team Building
Microsoft Office
Continuous Improvement
Data Collection and Visualization
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt, 2016
Affiliations
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Timeline
Senior Product Management Specialist
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
10.2023 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
01.2021 - 05.2021
Senior Pricing Analyst
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
08.2019 - 10.2023
Defense & Space Pricing Analyst II
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
02.2017 - 08.2019
Defense & Space Buyer I
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
06.2015 - 02.2017
BBA - Business Administration
University of Puerto Rico
01.2015 - 05.2015
Marketing and Product Management Intern
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
12.2014 - 06.2015
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